{"id":8639,"date":"2025-08-25T01:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T01:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taozmusic.com\/?page_id=8639"},"modified":"2026-08-28T22:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T22:45:54","slug":"theory-musicianship-classes-%e4%b9%90%e7%90%86%e4%b8%8e%e8%a7%86%e5%94%b1%e7%bb%83%e8%80%b3%e8%af%be%e7%a8%8b","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taozmusic.com\/?page_id=8639","title":{"rendered":"Theory & Musicianship Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Basic Music Theory (RCM Level 1-6)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Class Time\uff1a 1hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to music theory, that assist in learning various musical instruments, taking the level 6 staged music theory examination<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to music theory; improves students’ comprehensive music literacy and music sight – reading ability. Content includes: (beginner and intermediate levels) notation and symbol recognition, rhythm, intervals, scales, chords and harmony, melody and composition, music form and analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Music Theory (RCM Level 7-8)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to music theory, assisting in learning various musical instruments, and taking the Level 8 music theory exam (compulsory for Level 8 certificates)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to music theory; introduces the elements of music and basic theoretical knowledge of music; improves students’ comprehensive music literacy and music reading ability. Content includes: (advanced level) notation and symbol recognition, rhythm, intervals, scales, chords and harmony, melody and composition, musical form and analysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RCM level 9 & 10 Harmony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To have a deeper understanding of music structure and composition techniques, to assist in the interpretation of intermediate and high-level piano music, and prepare for the harmony exams for Level 9 and Level 10 (compulsory for Level 9 and Level 10 certificates)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This course gradually expands the harmonic language and logic in music; rich musical examples and detailed summary of principles lead students to a deeper understanding of the composer’s musical materials and organizational techniques. The tutorial arrangement is simple and logical, emphasizing the practice of music analysis ability, piano practice\/memorization, performance\/singing efficiency and interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RCM level 9 & 10 History<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Level 9 History Learn about the lives, musical styles and contributions of 15 outstanding composers and their works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. Class 10 History Learn about the great eras of music through the key genres and compositional styles that shaped today’s music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Level 9 history covers the Baroque era (Vivaldi, Bach, Handel); the classical era (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven); the romantic era (Schubert, Chopin, Berlioz, Bizet); Modern period (Debussy, Stravinsky, Bernstein, Louis, Adams). Level 10 History Embark on a musical journey from the origins of Western notation to the pinnacle of classical music, exploring the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. From the introduction of medieval music, Gregorian chants, chants, masses, Baroque cantatas, operas, to the history of operas, oratorios, sonatas, and chamber music in the classical period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RCM level 9 & 10 History<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Level 9 History Learn about the lives, musical styles and contributions of 15 outstanding composers and their works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods. Class 10 History Learn about the great eras of music through the key genres and compositional styles that shaped today’s music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Level 9 history covers the Baroque era (Vivaldi, Bach, Handel); the classical era (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven); the romantic era (Schubert, Chopin, Berlioz, Bizet); Modern period (Debussy, Stravinsky, Bernstein, Louis, Adams). Level 10 History Embark on a musical journey from the origins of Western notation to the pinnacle of classical music, exploring the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. From the introduction of medieval music, Gregorian chants, chants, masses, Baroque cantatas, operas, to the history of operas, oratorios, sonatas, and chamber music in the classical period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Musicianship, RCM Sight-Singing and Ear Training<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Based on the RCM Four Star sight-singing and ear-training teaching materials, we will improve students’ music reading, listening, and singing abilities, and develop their sense of music and rhythm in all aspects. Students are guided in developing comprehensive sight-reading skills and musical understanding from beginner to advanced levels. Assignments are divided into daily sight-reading and weekly listening tests. Students will be more prepared and confident to face various RCM exams and get higher scores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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